Halifax Community Band Festival
Schedule of Event

The schedule for the Halifax Band Festival weekend will continue to evolve and be updated as the event continues to take shape.  This page will be used to keep participants up to date on the latest events and changes to the weekend.

CURRENT PROPOSED SCHEDULE
Last Updated: March 3rd, 2024

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Friday, May 24th, 2024

6:00pm Registration & Warm-Up on your own

7:00pm Session 1 – Full Rehearsal (reading session) (2hr)

9:00pm End of Reading Session

9:15pm Evening Social Event– No additional cost.  Will be held at Vinnie’s Pub on campus.  There will be a cash bar and free finger foods.  Come on out and join us.  Connect with old friends and perhaps make some new ones!
(organized and hosted by Second Chances Band NS)

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Saturday, May 25th, 2024

8:00am Late Registration and Warm-Up

8:30am Session 2 – Full Rehearsal (1.5hr)

10:00am Break, Coffee and Refreshments

10:30am Session 3 (1.5hr)
– Ward Band & Hargreaves Band: Full Rehearsal
– MacKay Band: Sectionals

12:00pm Lunch Break – on your own

1:00pm GUEST PERFORMANCE: Holland College Welshmen

2:00pm Session 4 (1.5hr)
– MacKay Band & Hargreaves Band – Full Rehearsal
– Ward Band – Sectionals

3:30pm Break, Coffee and Refreshments

4:00pm Session 5 (1.5hr)
– MacKay Band & Ward Band – Full Rehearsal
– Hargreaves Band – Sectionals

5:30pm End for the Day

7:00pm Social Event – see below for more information
(organized and hosted by Second Chances Band NS) 

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Saturday Evening Social Event 2024

THEME: Super Heroes
-more information coming!

Don’t Forget the Costume Contest!
Every year, the band fest participant who has the best costume based on the evening’s theme will win their registration fee for next year’s band fest! That’s a $115 value! So start searching for a great get up for the party now!

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Sunday, May 26th, 2024

8:30am Session 6 – Full Rehearsal (1.5hr)

10:00am Break, Coffee and Refreshments

10:30am Session 7 – Full Rehearsal (1hr)

12:00pm Lunch Break – on your own

1:00pm Arrive for Concert, warm up as a group

2:00pm Doors Open, Audience find their seats

2:30pm Halifax Community Band Festival – Public Performance

4:00pm End of Concert, Dismissal and Load Out of Equipment (help is always welcome)